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Minting, not printing, dollars to ease debt
Mark Garrison Jan 4, 2013
A trillion dollar coin? It’s legal for the Treasury to mint and it could resolve the debt ceiling debate. But don’t bet your paper money on it.
More $100 bills in circulation than ever before
Kai Ryssdal Nov 23, 2012
About 80 percent of U.S. currency is now printed in the $100 denomination. Surprised? Quartz reporter Matt Phillips explains how this came to be.
As Myanmar opens up, U.S. firms wade in
Mark Garrison Nov 19, 2012
President Obama’s visit to Myanmar accompanies an easing of trade restrictions that has U.S. companies stepping into the underdeveloped country.
Will Obama visit open up Southeast Asia economies?
Jonathan Head Nov 19, 2012
The focus of President Obama's visit to the region has been geopolitical but what about the economic gains to be made?
President's visit to Myanmar poses challenge for China
Rob Schmitz Nov 19, 2012
Up to now, the government of Myanmar, also known as Burma, has held a cozy economic relationship with China, but President Obama's visit signals the country is looking to diversify its portfolio.
What Obama's re-election means to China
Rob Schmitz Nov 7, 2012
Across the world in China, American expats spent this morning watching election returns at an event hosted by the Shanghai chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce.
Breaking down the China debate
Rob Schmitz Oct 23, 2012
Last night's presidential debate about foreign policy covered a range of topics. As expected, the candidates touched on China and its high-profile relationship to the United States.
In debate, candidates get tough on China
Mark Garrison Oct 22, 2012
As the presidential race shifts towards foreign policy, the candidates trade jabs over China on outsourcing and currency manipulation.
Iran inflation crisis sparks protests and blame
Jeff Horwich Oct 3, 2012
Today police in Iran fought with money lenders and other protesters in front of the country's central bank. Inflation in Iran is running at a shocking clip: the Iranian Rial is down 25% against the dollar in just the past week.
GOP considers studying a return to the gold standard
Krissy Clark Aug 27, 2012
Restoring the link between gold and the dollar could send ripples through global financial system.
